Using food and wearing a treat pouch is essential (at least we think so!!) when you’ve got a brand new puppy at home. Why? Gives you leverage, lets you grab their focus when you need it, and turns every moment into a trainable one where you are able to start establishing good habits from day 1!

But what do you do if you’ve got a puppy who’s trying to nose-dive for the treat pouch when you’re trying to raise a polite pup?!

Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!

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Ep 205 Timestamps:
2:13 - How do you stop your pup from jumping and nipping at the treat pouch when you wear it?
6:34 - How to get a Maltese-Eskimo mix to stop pooping in the same spot, even with puppy training spray?
9:08 - How to stop an 11-week-old Mini Dachshund from biting and barking you?
13:32 - How to train your new puppy with our older pup
15:46 - Why would a 9-month-old puppy pee on the couch when they know to go outside?
18:36 - How do you prepare a dog for a baby?
22:37 - How to help a 4-month-old puppy stay in the crate for more than two hours when you leave the house?

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Playpen vs Crate — do you need one if you already use the other? When and how do you use each effectively? Is one better than the other?

There’s benefits to both playpen and crate — but, as always, it depends on your pup’s breed, age, size, temperament AND your lifestyle!

Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!

Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly!

Ep 204 Timestamps:
1:47 - Do you need a crate for a 2-month-old Mini Poodle that already uses a playpen?
5:26 - How to get a 6-month-old Maltipoo to stop running like crazy outside, even though he’s calm indoors
7:56 - How to help a 13-week-old Australian Labradoodle be more independent during the day
17:25 - Is it normal for a puppy to bite and play with the leash?
20:01 - The best ways to mentally stimulate a 4-month old puppy
23:57 - What’s the best way to handle a 9-week-old Lab puppy who goes crazy during car rides?
28:22 - How to stop a 10-month-old Yorkie from barking at people when they come into the house

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Puppies typically don’t want to soil where they sleep, which is one of the reasons using a crate for potty training is such a huge help! But, for those pups who don’t mind it so much, getting them NOT to do it can be a whole new challenge on its own.

Check out the timestamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wednesday at 1pm PT on Instagram or TikTok to ask your questions live!

Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday. To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list and we’ll email it to you directly!

Ep 203 Timestamps:
1:07 - (Puppy biting demo)
4:47 - How to help a 16-week-old Yorkie stop peeing in his crate and biting all the time
9:29 - Could a puppy be peeing in the crate because it’s too big?
12:48 - What to do when your 18-month-old Goldendoodle growls your kids while sleeping
21:10 - How do to stop a 7-month-old puppy from jumping on people and other dogs
28:47 - What to do with an 11-month-old Aussie that has suddenly become fearful of things like the mailman, bikes, and people walking by—stuff that never bothered him before.

For more help with puppyhood, visit www.thepuppyacademy.com 🐶